@expressyourselfblackman: After getting cheated on, I felt uneasy about dating. I knew I had something good going with my girl, but we weren't in a relationship. My past trauma told me to keep my options open because I feared things might not work out. After talking to my therapist, I realized keeping my options open could eventually create the environment for things not to work out. It was a hard pill to swallow, and I felt like I was working against my better interests, but I decided to commit to making things work with Naima instead of having my heart and mind in multiple places. Sometimes our trauma informs our decision-making, which can lead to more trauma (compounded trauma). Take the time to heal and ask yourself, “Why am I doing what I’m doing? Am I being driven by rational thoughts or negative learned behaviors from a past trauma that I haven’t properly addressed?” This is a great question to think on and journal about. 🔗 in bio for the full episode. #BlackTikTok #expressyourselfblackman #relationshipadvice #viraltiktok

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